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Financial Planning

S&P rates Macquarie Newton funds 4 stars

S&P has awarded the Macquarie multi-strategy Newton funds 4 stars.

FPA "Good Advice" campaign starts on TV this week

The first TV advertisements in the Financial Planning Association's (FPA) Value of Advice campaign will start screening this week on morning television.

Aviva offers grandparents protection cover for grandchildren

Aviva has announced a change to its Protectionfirst insurance range allowing grandparents to take out critical illness cover for their grandchildren, a protective measure that Aviva claim is the first of its kind in Australia.

ING takes insurance into 21st century with OneCare

ING has launched a new insurance platform called "OneCare" that they believe completely redefines and repackages how insurance should be presented to consumers.

Macquarie Wrap tops $16 billion

Macquarie Wrap Solutions has delivered another strong growth period with funds under administration rising from $15 billion to more than $16 billion in the past two months.

FPA launches consumer advice campaign

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has launched its long awaited consumer campaign aimed at demonstrating the value-add of why consumers should use a financial adviser.

Retirees to benefit from pension rule changes

Retirees are set to benefit from the federal government's new pension rules which take into account longer life expectancies and demand for more flexible allocated pension payments.

TOWER and Securities Institute launch accreditation course

Non-adviser professionals will now be able to complete 'general advice' financial training and accreditation, through a course launched by TOWER Australia and Securities Institute Education.

OFM targets aged care market

Melbourne-based financial services provider OFM Investment group has acquired aged care advisory Lifetime Planning this week as part of its major push into the lucrative aged care market.

Navigator expands investment menus

Platform operator Navigator has expanded the investment options available on its platforms by adding a new equities option.